Ukraine reportedly shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, according to a single-source report. The pilot was reportedly rescued safely. The claim has not been independently verified.
Ukraine reportedly shot down a Russian Su-35 multirole fighter over Zaporizhzhia Oblast earlier today, according to a single-source report. The pilot was reportedly rescued safely. The claim has not been independently verified. The Su-35 is a modern Russian air-superiority and strike aircraft; its loss would be a significant operational setback. The Zioneer has previously reported on Ukrainian drone attacks and Russian aircraft losses, but this incident is separate from those earlier reports.
3 developments
- DevelopingRussia says its drones destroyed 2 parked Ukrainian MiG-29s, shot down a third
- DevelopingDramatic footage shows Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
- DevelopingUkrainian drone reportedly shot down near entrance to Crimea
- DevelopingUkrainian medium-range drone strikes Russian Pantsir-S2 air defense system in Zaporizhzhia
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